The Great Gatsby
F. Scott Fitzgerald · 1925
Synopsis
F. Scott Fitzgerald's masterpiece The Great Gatsby follows Nick Carraway, a Midwesterner who finds himself drawn into the lavish world of his enigmatic neighbor, Jay Gatsby, in the summer of 1922. Set against the backdrop of the roaring twenties on Long Island, New York, this captivating novel explores the glittering facades and complex relationships of America's wealthy elite. When Gatsby's obsession with Nick's cousin Daisy Buchanan comes to light, it sets in motion a story that masterfully weaves themes of wealth, class, romance, and the elusive American Dream.
Though initially met with modest success upon its 1925 release, the novel found new life during World War II and has since become one of the most celebrated works of American literature. Now considered a masterpiece of the 20th century, The Great Gatsby continues to captivate readers worldwide, selling over 30 million copies and inspiring numerous adaptations. Its enduring exploration of wealth, love, and the cost of chasing one's dreams remains as relevant today as when it was first published.
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Credits & License
This digital adaptation is based on the Standard Ebooks edition produced by Alex Cabal, which was based on a Project Gutenberg Australia transcription. This work is in the public domain in the United States. Additional formatting, parsing and database integration by Cruz Lopez. Cover art by Francis Cugat (1893–1981), sourced from Wikimedia Commons. The artwork is in the public domain in the United States due to publication before January 1, 1929.
Publication Date
April 10, 1925
License
Public domain in the USA.
Credits
This digital adaptation is based on the Standard Ebooks edition produced by Alex Cabal, which was based on a Project Gutenberg Australia transcription. This work is in the public domain in the United States. Additional formatting, parsing and database integration by Cruz Lopez. Cover art by Francis Cugat (1893–1981), sourced from Wikimedia Commons. The artwork is in the public domain in the United States due to publication before January 1, 1929.
The Great Gatsby
By Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald
F. Scott Fitzgerald's masterpiece The Great Gatsby follows Nick Carraway, a Midwesterner who finds himself drawn into the lavish world of his enigmatic neighbor, Jay Gatsby, in the summer of 1922. Set against the backdrop of the roaring twenties on Long Island, New York, this captivating novel explores the glittering facades and complex relationships of America's wealthy elite. When Gatsby's obsession with Nick's cousin Daisy Buchanan comes to light, it sets in motion a story that masterfully weaves themes of wealth, class, romance, and the elusive American Dream.
Though initially met with modest success upon its 1925 release, the novel found new life during World War II and has since become one of the most celebrated works of American literature. Now considered a masterpiece of the 20th century, The Great Gatsby continues to captivate readers worldwide, selling over 30 million copies and inspiring numerous adaptations. Its enduring exploration of wealth, love, and the cost of chasing one's dreams remains as relevant today as when it was first published.